IE (Ivanhoe Electric) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


IE Ivanhoe Electric Inc IE
69 GF Score
Price $9.18
GF Value $7.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ivanhoe Electric Moat Score?

Ivanhoe Electric IE -1.82% 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates IE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,612 Metals & Mining companies, Ivanhoe Electric ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

Ivanhoe Electric has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ivanhoe Electric has No Moat: Ivanhoe Electric Inc operates in a competitive energy sector with minimal brand strength and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant regulatory barriers or proprietary technology, resulting in weak competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ivanhoe Electric might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ivanhoe Electric  (AMEX:IE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ivanhoe Electric Moat Score Related Terms

IE vs COPRD, SCCO, FCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Ivanhoe Electric's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Ivanhoe Electric Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Ivanhoe Electric's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ivanhoe Electric's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ivanhoe Electric (IE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Ivanhoe Electric's Moat Score too high?
Ivanhoe Electric's current Moat Score is 3. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ivanhoe Electric's value of 3 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #156 out of 2612 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ivanhoe Electric has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ivanhoe Electric's Moat Score compare to COPRD and SCCO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #156 out of 2612 companies for Moat Score. This places Ivanhoe Electric in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Ivanhoe Electric's value of 3 is 200% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ivanhoe Electric's current Moat Score of 3 is 200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ivanhoe Electric's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ivanhoe Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ivanhoe Electric (IE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.74, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3 and 200% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Ivanhoe Electric's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ivanhoe Electric (IE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ivanhoe Electric (IE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ivanhoe Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.74. GuruFocus considers Ivanhoe Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.74 vs. price of $9.18 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 2612)

No single metric tells the full story. See the IE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ivanhoe Electric Business Description

Other Exchanges OW4:GermanyIE:Canada
Address 450 E Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 130, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85281
Ivanhoe Electric Inc is a United States-based d minerals exploration company with a focus on developing mines from mineral deposits principally located in the United States. The company has four business segments; Santa Cruz Project; critical metals; data processing services; and energy storage. It derives a majority of its revenue from Canada. The Santa Cruz Project and critical metals segments are focused on mineral project exploration and development. The data processing segment provides data analytics, geophysical modeling, and artificial intelligence services for the mineral, oil & gas, and water exploration industries. The energy storage segment develops, manufactures, and installs vanadium flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
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